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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i3-14100F vs Core i5-14400F

The Core i3-14100F is slightly faster than the Core i5-14400F on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
Up to 80% cheaper – $109 vs $199.95
Up to 81% better value for money

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Up to 80% more expensive – $199.95 vs $109

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Counter-Strike 22023

Core i3-14100F

678FPS

Core i5-14400F

676FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i3-14100F

340FPS

Core i5-14400F

338FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i3-14100F

219FPS

Core i5-14400F

218FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i3-14100F

247FPS

Core i5-14400F

246FPS

Valorant2020

Core i3-14100F

712FPS

Core i5-14400F

710FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i3-14100F

746FPS

Core i5-14400F

744FPS

Dota 22013

Elden Ring2022

168FPS

167FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i3-14100F

55%

Core i5-14400F

54%

Core i3-14100F ranks 1 points higher.

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Core i3-14100F

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 6 more cores.

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Core i3-14100F

Core i5-14400F

Core i5-14400F has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i3-14100F

12 MB

Core i5-14400F

20 MB

Core i5-14400F has 8 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i3-14100F

3.5 GHz

Core i5-14400F

2.5 GHz

Core i3-14100F has a 40% higher base clock.

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Core i3-14100F

4.7 GHz

Core i5-14400F

4.7 GHz

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Core i3-14100F

58W

Core i5-14400F

65W

Core i3-14100F draws 7W less power.

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Core i3-14100F

Core i5-14400F

$199.95

Core i3-14100FCore i5-14400F

LGA1700

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LGA1700

Raptor Lake-R

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Raptor Lake-R

Desktop

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Desktop

No Integrated Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i3-14100F or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or platform compatibility.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i3-14100F or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i3-14100F and Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Performance: Core i3-14100F scores 55/100, Core i5-14400F scores 54/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i3-14100F or Core i5-14400F bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i3-14100F or Core i5-14400F?expand_more

Both are solid choices. Compare your current CPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.